Objective: to research an important figure in the history of mathematics.
Project: You will choose a famous mathematician. You will write a short (2 to 3 page) research paper about this mathematician and then present your findings to the class. Your paper should contain the following:
A.) biographical information about your mathematician B.) any significant contributions by this figure to the field of mathematics C.)any interesting controversies, conflicts or anecdotes surrounding your mathematician D.)a description of how your mathematician’s contributions are still relevant to the field today.
For complete directions for the assignment, including a list of mathematicians from which to choose, click here.
For the Mathematicians Project Scoring Rubric, click here.
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Calculus – 4th Quarter Project
Due: Monday, 5/18
Objective: to research an important figure in the history of mathematics.
Project: You will choose a famous mathematician. You will write a short (2 to 3 page) research paper about this mathematician and then present your findings to the class. Your paper should contain the following:
A.) biographical information about your mathematician
B.) any significant contributions by this figure to the field of mathematics
C.)any interesting controversies, conflicts or anecdotes surrounding your mathematician
D.)a description of how your mathematician’s contributions are still relevant to the field today.
For complete directions for the assignment, including a list of mathematicians from which to choose, click here.
For the Mathematicians Project Scoring Rubric, click here.
For assignments from recent days please see below the calendar. For older assignments please visit
For assignments from recent days please see below the calendar. For older assignments, please visit the archives.